Language in Society
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
182 pages
978-1-032-62144-9 (ISBN)
Description
Language in Society introduces the study of the relationship between language and society, also known as sociolinguistics, without assuming any prior knowledge of linguistics. Introducing the key concepts in an accessible way, Lee illustrates how language develops constantly as a response to society and must be understood in the context of societal norms, processes, and events. The book:
Provides a short history of the field and explores the types of questions that can be asked in sociolinguistics as well as its methods
Introduces essential concepts such as sociolinguistic variation, multilingualism, and contact languages
Discusses contemporary topics including issues of language endangerment, language and justice, as well as language and computing
Includes examples and case studies from the Asia Pacific and focuses on highlighting research from the Southern hemisphere
Provides discussions of the future trajectory of the field and some reflection points on practical applications for each chapter
Language in Society is key reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
Provides a short history of the field and explores the types of questions that can be asked in sociolinguistics as well as its methods
Introduces essential concepts such as sociolinguistic variation, multilingualism, and contact languages
Discusses contemporary topics including issues of language endangerment, language and justice, as well as language and computing
Includes examples and case studies from the Asia Pacific and focuses on highlighting research from the Southern hemisphere
Provides discussions of the future trajectory of the field and some reflection points on practical applications for each chapter
Language in Society is key reading for students studying this topic for the first time with little or no background in linguistics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate Core
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 2 s/w Tabellen
2 Tables, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-62144-9 (9781032621449)
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Person
Nala H. Lee is an associate professor of linguistics at the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies at the National University of Singapore.
Content
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Contents of this Book
Chapter 2: Sociolinguistic Variation
Chapter 3: Multilingualism
Chapter 4: Contact Languages
Chapter 5: Language Endangerment
Chapter 6: Language and Justice
Chapter 7: Language and Computing
Short glossary of terms relating to other branches of linguistics
Index
Chapter 2: Sociolinguistic Variation
Chapter 3: Multilingualism
Chapter 4: Contact Languages
Chapter 5: Language Endangerment
Chapter 6: Language and Justice
Chapter 7: Language and Computing
Short glossary of terms relating to other branches of linguistics
Index